
South Korea Jails Unification Church Founder for Two Years Over Bribery
A South Korean court has sentenced Unification Church founder Han Hak-ja to two years in prison for bribing government officials and attempting to exert political influence. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the controversial religious organization.
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'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.
Read full article →South Korea’s Unification Church Leader Gets 2 Years in Prison for Corruption
Han Hak-ja, the widow and successor of the conservative church’s founder, was convicted of financial dealings related to the former president and first lady, who are also imprisoned.
By Choe Sang-Hun
Read full article →South Korea jails Unification Church leader over luxury bag bribery scandal
Han Hak-ja, 83, sentenced to two years after conviction in corruption case involving former first lady Kim Keon Hee
Read full article →South Korea’s Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja jailed 2 years for bribing officials
A South Korean court sentenced the leader of the secretive and powerful Unification Church on Monday to two years in prison on charges of bribing officials, including the then president’s wife. Han Hak-ja, 83, was accused of providing luxury items, including a designer handbag, to former first lady Kim Keon-hee while her husband, Yoon Suk-yeol, was president, in an attempt to secure policy favours. She arrived for sentencing at court on Monday in a wheelchair, wearing pyjamas and a surgical...
By Agence France-Presse
Read full article →South Korea hands jail term to Unification Church leader
Han Hak-ja has been convicted on bribery charges after giving the former first lady several luxury gifts. She has denied any wrongdoing.
Read full article →South Korea court gives Unification Church leader jail sentence for bribery
Read full article →South Korea court sentences Unification Church leader to jail
Han Hak-ja was given a combined two years in prison over offenses linked to efforts to gain influence with former President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration.
Read full article →Seoul court sentences Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to 2 years in prison
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A South Korean court on Monday sentenced Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to two years in prison for corruption charges
Read full article →(3rd LD) Unification Church leader sentenced to 2-yr prison term in bribery case
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul district court on Monday sentenced Unificatio...
By Chae Yun-hwan
Read full article →South Korea Hands Jail Term to Unification Church Leader
Han Hak-ja has been convicted on bribery charges after giving the former first lady several luxury gifts. She has denied any wrongdoing.
Read full article →South Korea court gives Unification Church leader jail sentence for bribery - The Star
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